Registered Nurse

Job summary

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, including providing apheresis treatments such as plasma exchange, red blood cell exchange, and leukapheresis. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, patient- and family-centered care, and perform on-call duties.

Job details

Your Opportunity: As a member of multi-disciplinary team, the Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. The incumbent performs a variety of nursing duties in accordance with clinical policies and nursing care standards. Decisions are made in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing apheresis treatments to outpatients and inpatients requiring the services at the University of Alberta Hospital. Treatments include plasmapheresis/therapeutic plasma exchange, Red Blood Cell exchange, and leukapheresis/white blood cell depletion. The position also requires on-call duties. This position requires 30 shifts in a cycle, 17 of which are On-Call shifts. This position is based in the Apheresis Unit at the University of Alberta Hospital. Description: As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $40.76 to $55.79 per hour. Upon obtaining a full practice permit, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii), as applicable. Classification: Registered Nurse (2022.75) Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: Apheresis, Alberta Kidney Care-North Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only) FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 09-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-DEC-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 36 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $44.56 Maximum Salary: $60.98 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification. Additional Required Qualifications: Active registration and practice permit with the College and Association of Registered Nurse of Alberta (CARNA). Demonstrated excellent assessment and patient care skills. Ability to communicate findings in a concise and accurate manner. Demonstrated leadership and delegation skills. Computer competency required. Successful candidate must be able to lift/push 40lbs (18kg). Demonstrated effective time management and organizational skills. Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making abilities. Ability to work independently and in conjunction with other team members. Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing and fluctuating workload. Demonstrated initiative, accountability, interpersonal and communication skills. Minimum of 1 year acute medicine or surgery experience. Preferred Qualifications: Apheresis and/or Hematology experience is an asset. Familiarity with Connect Care and AHS databases is an asset. Knowledge of case management is an asset.

What you’ll do

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, including providing apheresis treatments such as plasma exchange, red blood cell exchange, and leukapheresis. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, patient- and family-centered care, and perform on-call duties.

Requirements

Requires completion of an accredited nursing education program, active or eligible registration and a practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, current BCLS-HCP certification, and at least one year of acute medicine or surgery experience. Candidates must demonstrate strong assessment, communication, leadership, organizational, and critical-thinking skills, be computer competent, and be able to lift or push 40 pounds; apheresis or hematology experience is an asset.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• case management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Assessment
• Patient Care
• Apheresis Treatment
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Decision-Making
• Leadership
• Delegation
• Communication
• Time Management
• Organization
• Computer Competency
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Patient Advocacy
• Case Management

Job areas

• Healthcare

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